"Of the two, Bailey likely has the better odds of taking home the hardware simply because he was the most valuable defender in baseball, according to Baseball Savant's Fielding Run Value metric. Bailey's Fielding Run Value of +31 was the most in a single season since the metric started being recorded in 2018. The previous record belonged to, coincidentally, Bailey and Nick Ahmed, who both had seasons where they had a Fielding Run Value of +28."
"Given Bailey's impact with his glove, it's also possible that he becomes the first Giant to ever win the Platinum Glove Award. The only catchers to win the award since its inception in 2011 are Yadier Molina (four times), Cal Raleigh and Jose Trevino. The bulk of Bailey's value derived from his framing, which wasn't just elite, but the best in recorded history. Bailey finished the season with +25 Catcher Framing Runs, which is also the most in a single season since the"
"For Webb, 28, this is his first career nomination. Third baseman Matt Chapman had an excellent defensive season (+5 defensive runs saved) but was not nominated for a Gold Glove Award at third base. Other nominees with Bay Area ties are Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan (Washington High School, Fremont), Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (Head-Royce School, Oakland) and Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien (St. Mary's College High School and Cal). The winners will be announced on Nov. 2."
Patrick Bailey and Logan Webb were named Gold Glove finalists at catcher and starting pitcher, respectively. Bailey won a Gold Glove last year and could become the first Giant to win back-to-back since Brandon Crawford (2015–17). Webb received his first career nomination. Third baseman Matt Chapman recorded +5 defensive runs saved but was not nominated. Other Bay Area-linked nominees included Steven Kwan, Nico Hoerner and Marcus Semien. Bailey led baseball with a +31 Fielding Run Value, the highest single-season mark since 2018, and finished with +25 Catcher Framing Runs, the most recorded in a season. Winners will be announced Nov. 2.
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